Subj : Re: Display a long text file with pauses
To   : The Lizard Master
From : Gamgee
Date : Mon Dec 14 2020 05:23 pm

-=> The Lizard Master wrote to All <=-

TLM> Is there a function I can call to dislay a text file with pauses.

TLM> I can read the text file into a variable and then display the
TLM> file, but it's just a dump.  I figured there is probably a
TLM> display file function I'm missing.

Yep, you can do this with either a "Ctrl-A code" or an "@-code".

Both are explained on the Wiki:

http://wiki.synchro.net/custom:ctrl-a_codes#control

http://wiki.synchro.net/custom:atcodes#terminal_information_control

The "@-code" is probably easier.  Just embed a "@PAUSE@" (without the
quotes) in your file at the appropriate place(s).



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